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Chapter IV

Drowned in Dilemma


A month had passed since Kuroko was introduced to the four of them. They got along well really well. Kise and Aomine became close to the blunette rather quickly. Murasakibara started calling Kuroko 'Kurochin' after he gave the giant a maiubo stick. Midorima was fond of Kuroko but since he had a tsundere personality, he would never ever say that directly. Aomine also told Kuroko how they met each other.

Midorima is a childhood friend of Akashi. Their family knew each other since their grandfathers generation and now the fathers are business partners. Midorima first met Akashi when they were three years old in a business party. They got along well and later become friends.

Then later in primary school, they met Aomine and Murasakibara. They both caught the red haired attention during entrance ceremony. Aomine complained that he couldn't see a thing because of a giant sitting right in front of him. Murasakibara got upset and soon they broke into a fight. Later on, in class activity, the teacher asked them to formed a group of four people. Murasakibara and Aomine were the only ones left. So, Akashi took them in and oddly they got along quite well. Even they got Murasakibara and Aomine to be friends.

After that, they seemed to grow attach to the bluenette. The trio named, Kise, Aomine and Murasakibara went to class 2-5 during break time every day. They didn't feel awkward even if this was seniors territory. After all everyone knew them since they are quite famous in Teiko High also in magazines. They were known as the Generation of Miracle, including the captain and vice captain. They were very skillful basketball players who had their own unique ability.

Kise was the newest member of the group. He was recently promoted to first string and automatically became a main starter. He just developed his copy cat skill that can copy movement and skills of other player. Murasakibara was the tallest in the team. Being more than 2 meters tall, his position was set to be the center of the team. His main job was to defend their basket but sometimes if needed, he did offense too. Midorima was the main shooting guard in the team. His accuracy in shooting three pointers was beyond amazing. He could shoot from different angles and the ball would go in without touching the ring. He was also one of the team strategic maker. His intelligence managed to gain a seat in advanced class. Aomine was the ace of the team. His flexibility in playing basketball could surpass any opponents. His most famous shooting style was called formless shot. He could shoot in an unexpected situation without proper shooting form. And last, the one who brought them all in one team, Akashi, was a very talented point guard and play maker. He was a first year who managed more than 100 basketball club members. Together with their coach, they divided them into three strings.

Akashi, Midorima, Murasakibara and Aomine played together in junior high. Sport magazines always scouted them in school or outside of school to make sure they were covered every month. Then later Kise started playing in high school. The famous part time model was soon got his own page on magazines. Some articles said Kise got promoted to replace someone who got injured during a game. However, the magazines never stated a name. Thus, after some time the topic was forgotten.

"Kurokochi! Let's have lunch together-suu.." Kise shovede his lunch box forward. Aomine was standing beside him yawning heavily.

"Hurry up Kurochin~ I'm hungry~" Murasakibara rubbed his stomach. He was chewing three pocky sticks in his mouth.

The students class 2-5 still hadn't gotten use to their presence. They kept staring at the juniors as if they were animals in a zoo. No bothering to look at the guy they were talking to.

"Okay. I'm coming."


*buuurp…~

"Ah… thanks for the food.." Aomine laid down on the grass with eyes closed. Both hands folded to support his head.

"Eww… That's gross, Aominechi! Kurokochi, do something about that!" Kise who sat beside him moved away to Kuroko's side. Whining about his bad habit.

Kuroko sighed as usual. "Aomine-kun, don't lie down after you eat. You will get fat."

"I won't. It will be burnt down during practice. By the way, you should eat more or you won't grow taller, Tetsu." He said as he opens one of his eye and grinned. Kise sweat dropped at the comment. Kuroko pouted in response. He was well aware that he didn't have a big appetite like these three guys in front of him. Just because he was only having 2 pieces of onigiri, one boiled eggs and a small carton of milk which literally made him full, it still didn't make him has the right to say that.

"Kurochin~ do you have any snack?"

"Just how much snacks are you planning to eat?!" Kise exclaimed.

"A~ lot~.. ehehe." Murasakibara giggled. One thing Kuroko noticed, Murasakibara on the court and off the court were like two different people. Like now, he was like a big 5-year-old-child who wanted to eat his favorite snacks. But during games, he would be like a giant wall of China. He was so fierce and dislike people get passed his defense area.

"Here, Murasakibara-kun. It's a new flavor."

"Thank you, Kurochin~.." He took a bag of cheese cake flavored chips. Munching them happily. "irs nkrice, Krurochkrin~.." (it's nice, Kurochin~)

"I am glad you like it. But please don't talk while you are eating. It's bad habit."

"M'kay~"

Suddenly, wind blows to a bunch of cherry blossom trees. Kise yelped, complaining how the wind messed up his perfect hair which earned a mock from Aomine. The giant was ignoring the two as he kept munching the chips. The strong wind was blowing for a while. Making some golden yellow leaves dance in mid air. Kuroko stared at the scene as thoughts filled up his mind.


School was over. Most of the students had gone home. Only few students left in class 2-5. Kuroko took his school bag and started heading toward the rooftop. On the way, Kuroko flipped his phone and saw message icons. He clicked it to open the content. It directed him to inbox file. There were 3 messages, one of them was from Akashi. He clicked the one with Akashi's name.

From: Akashi Seijuro

Subject: I can't meet you today

Kuroko, I can't go to the rooftop today. I have the council meeting right after school. I will be busy for a few days but I should be able to make some time tomorrow. I will text you once I confirm my schedule.

After reading the text, Kuroko hit a reply button

To: Akashi Seijuro

Subject: No problem

It's okay Akashi-kun. I understand. Please don't overwork yourself.

Then he hit send button and flipped it close. He decided to turn to another direction and walked slowly to library.


Kuroko checked the time. It was almost six o'clock. He put back the book in book shelf and tidy up some files. After checking around, he turned off the lights and locked the door. He walked to the teachers office to put back the library key. No teachers was still there. They all went back home hours ago. But the security will lock the doors in the evening. After all club activities were finished.

Kuroko head out of school building. From the school yard, he still could hear shoes squeaking sound and balls bouncing in gym. He looked at the gym direction. The lights were still on. Nevertheless, he kept walking out of the school.

On the way home, he flipped his cell phone to read the unread messages.

From: Kuroko Rena

Subject: How are you?

How are you, Tetsuya? We just moved to France 5 days ago. We will be here for three months. Then we will have business trips around the world. In the mean time, don't forget to do routine check-ups like Sato sensei told you to and drink the medicines. Stay healthy, Tetsuya. We love you.

P.S : Toru-chan said his first word today! Wish you were here…

Kuroko smiled a little and typed back a reply message like he usually did. Then continued to check Kise's message. Most of the contains were complains and invitation. He complained about a history teacher for giving boring lecture, some girls were stalking him again and an invitation to watch basketball practice.

Kuroko typed back apology message. Saying he can't come today because of library duty. He was part of the library committee. But sadly, no one was aware of his presence. Whenever, other students want to borrow a book, he has to gain their attention. Slowly, he grew accustom to it.


"I am home."

"Welcome home, Tetsuya. How was school?" An old lady in her late 60s greeted him from kitchen.

"It was fine."

Kuroko's grandmother smiled. "You go rest for a while. Dinner will be ready in 10 minutes. I will call you later."

"Yes. Thank you, grandma."

Kuroko was heading toward his room on second floor. Without turning on any lights, he put his school bag on the floor and then lied down on a blue covered bed. He stared on the ceiling. Small stars scattered on it as they shone brightly. Those little lights in darkness put him on ease. He shut his eyes closed as he felt tired and drifted to sleep.


End of Chapter IV: Drowned in Dilemma

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